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Article Publishing Date: May 18, 2022
EU Ethylene Imports Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level of $3.4B
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The size of the ethylene market in the European Union was estimated at $22.4B in 2021. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs and intermediaries' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price).
EU Ethylene Consumption by Country
In 2021, the amount of ethylene consumed in the European Union was estimated at approx.17M tons. In general, consumption showed a modest decrease from 2007 to 2021.
The countries with the highest volumes of ethylene consumption in 2021 were Italy, Germany and Belgium, with a combined 46% share of total consumption. Spain, the Netherlands, France, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Greece and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.
From 2007 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Austria (+3.4%), while ethylene consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
EU Ethylene Production by Country
In 2021, the amount of ethylene produced in the European Union declined modestly to 16M tons, with a decrease of -4% compared with 2020. Overall, production showed a slight reduction from 2007 to 2021.
The countries with the highest volumes of ethylene production in 2021 were Italy, the Netherlands and Germany, with a combined 48% share of total production. Spain, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Austria, Portugal, Poland, Greece and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.
From 2007 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Austria (+3.4%), while ethylene production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
EU Ethylene Imports
Supplies from abroad of ethylene totalled 3.2M tons in 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced slump from 2007 to 2021. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 4.4M tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, ethylene imports skyrocketed from $2.5B in 2020 to $3.4B in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $5.3B in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
Belgium represented the major importing country with an import of around 1.7M tons, which amounted to 53% of total purchases. Germany (518K tons) took a 16% share of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (8.6%), the Netherlands (7.9%) and Sweden (5.7%). The following importers - France (106K tons) and Italy (97K tons) - each accounted for a 6.4% share of total volume.
In value terms, Belgium ($1.9B) constitutes the largest market for imported ethylene in the European Union, comprising 55% of total supplies. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($496M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.4% share.
In Belgium, ethylene imports shrank by an average annual rate of -3.3% from 2007-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-3.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-4.4% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the ethylene import price in the European Union amounted to $1,068 per ton, rising by 46% against the previous year. There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($1,217 per ton), while Spain ($639 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.
EU Ethylene Exports
In 2021, the amount of ethylene exported in the European Union declined to 2.2M tons, with a decrease of -5.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010. The volume of export peaked at 2.5M tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, ethylene exports skyrocketed to $2.3B in 2021. This figure includes trade between EU member countries. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010. The level of export peaked at $3.2B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
The Netherlands represented the largest exporter of ethylene in the European Union, with the volume of exports recording 940K tons, which was near 43% of total supplies in 2021. Germany (310K tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Belgium (12%), Italy (9.4%), France (8.3%) and Portugal (5.4%). Finland (89K tons) held a minor share of total volume.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($1.1B) remains the largest ethylene supplier in the European Union, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($309M), with a 13% share of total supplies. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.
In the Netherlands, ethylene exports shrank by an average annual rate of -2.2% from 2007-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (+1.3% per year) and Germany (+0.3% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The ethylene export price in the European Union stood at $1,063 per ton in 2021, jumping by 44% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($1,183 per ton) and Belgium ($1,155 per ton), while Finland ($815 per ton) and Germany ($903 per ton) were amongst the lowest. From 2007 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+0.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ethylene market in the EU. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
• Prodcom 20141130 - Ethylene
Country coverage:
• Cyprus
• Estonia
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Malta
• Slovenia
Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Production in the EU, split by region and country
• Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
4. How to increase your profit margins
5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
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7. How to outsource production to other countries
8. How to prepare your business for global expansion
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3.3
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
7.2
PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Ireland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2022
Table 5:
Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 11:
Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Consumption, By Country, 2022
Figure 4:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 5:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 6:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 7:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 8:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 9:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 11:
Exports And Growth
Figure 12:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 13:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 14:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 15:
Imports And Growth
Figure 16:
Import Prices
Figure 17:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 18:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 19:
Production, By Country, 2022
Figure 20:
Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 21:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Export Prices, 2012–2022
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